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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 448.15 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 448.15 and 93.26 is: 139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 448.15 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/448.15 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 448.15 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 41,794.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,794.03/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.90

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